How to Get Admitted to a Private Turkish University in 7 Steps | Study Abroad in Turkey

Procedures of getting admission to a private university in Turkey and studying in Turkey

This guide explains how to get admission to a private university in Turkey and study there. You can get your admission letter, apply for a visa, get a student residence permit and study in Turkey in 7 steps:

Step 1: Choose between public university and private university

• There are two types of universities in Turkey: public and private
• Public universities are affordable, however harder to get admitted. Foreign applicants usually apply with a TR-YÖS score (the central exam for foreign students held by ÖSYM, Turkey's Measuring, Selection and Placement Center) or with other exam results the university accepts, so check each university's requirements.
• Private universities have tuition fee and admission is easier. Education quality is very good and many programmes are taught in English.

Step 2: Identify a program and choose the university accordingly

• Choose your academic program and go after your dreams
• Take a closer look at universities that offer that program
• Consider these criteria for choosing the target universities: campus or city university, location of university, career opportunities, reputation.

Step 3: Apply to the target universities

• You can contact the admission team and make a direct application
• You can work with a professional admission consultant
• The university's international office answers questions about admission requirements, documents and deadlines.

Step 4: Receive your acceptance letter and make tuition payment

• After successfully submitting all documents, university evaluates your application.
• If successful, they give acceptance letter.
• You can make a deposit payment to secure your place and get the final acceptance letter that you can use for visa application.

Step 5: Apply for an education visa

• You can apply for the education visa at the nearest Turkish embassy in your country
• Take an appointment from the consulate and prepare the required documents

Step 6: Travel to Turkey and apply for the student residence permit

• Arrange your accommodation (university dorm, private dorm or rent a flat)
• Reserve your flight ticket and travel to Turkey
• Apply for the student residence permit.

Step 7: Begin your studies

• Work hard, play hard
• Enjoy your time in Turkey!